Polyaxial locking plates rely on a specific thread-to-thread interface of the screw head and the plate hole. The objective of this study was to evaluate the mechanical performance of single screw ...

Locking plates have a rapidly growing process especially in the past decades and results are satisfactory especially in the osteoporotic bones compared to non-locking compression plates. There are ...

Bicortical locking plates may provide similar stiffness and greater resistance to loosening compared to nonlocking plates for osteoporotic fractures. Researchers examining a nonlocking plate construct ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Intramedullary nailing is the standard of care for most lower extremity long bone fractures. The placement of ...

Locking devices connect power-transmission components to rotating shafts. In this report, we polled locking-device experts for their advice on optimizing lifetime and ease of use. Here are the ...